Covenant Primitive Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
Often we, like Paul, are pressed on two sides: life and death. But like Paul we, too, do not know which to choose. However, we need to be continually reminded that as long as we are living here under the providence of God it is "more needful" for someone that we are here. Yes, to depart and be with Christ is far, far better, but until our departure it is "more needful" for us to be here.
The authority of Scripture and biblical hermeneutics are vital differences between Protestant and Baptist distinctives. In the podcast today we will further discuss briefly the difference in interpreting the Scriptures in relation to the Greek word "ἐκκλησία."
One cannot rightly say to die is gain unless he can first say to live is Christ. People in general live for things: money, power, pleasure, sensual indulgence, having one's own way, flattery. Paul lived for Christ. We, too, must seek Him above all things if we are to truly understand the Christian life.
The effectualness of prayer is a mystery. I believe many of us do not comprehend the benefits, edification, and effectualness that prayer has in the overall providential workings of God.
The authority of Scripture and biblical hermeneutics are vital differences between Protestant and Baptist distinctives. In the podcast today we will further discuss briefly the difference in interpreting the Scriptures for what is said rather than from "good and necessary consequence."
Paul was thankful when the gospel was preached whatever the intent but he was not endorsing a false gospel. He pronounced a curse on a false gospel and those who preached it. May we never become envious of anyone who speaks the truth of the gospel.
Paul went through many trials and afflictions to end up in bonds in Rome, but he viewed them as providential dealing for the furtherance of the gospel. He also considered his bonds as "in Christ" and not in the bonds of Rome. May we view each providential occurence in our lives as an opportunity to spread the gospel.
The authority of Scripture and biblical hermeneutics are vital differences between Protestant and Baptist distinctives. In the podcast today we will introduce some of the issues and show that too often people that profess to be Baptistic in belief adopt ideas and concepts that identify more with that of the Protestants or other hermeneutics.
Abounding love does not come automatically. Paul prayed that the Philippians' love would abound, but it was though knowledge and discretion. With such love the saints will be filled with the fruits of righteousness.
True worship consists of ordain children of God in which the work of grace abides in their hearts.
Sadly, when the discussion regarding the covenants, the conversation generally revolves around the "covenant of works" and the "covenant of grace," while ignoring "the everlasting covenant" made with the Triune God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) in eternity. Today we will devote our attention to this "everlasting covenant."
The night before the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Christ, He patiently and lovingly practiced and taught His disciples the truth of Christian love.
Love between the preacher and the people is essential to the advancement and fellowship of the gospel. Equally, we are to set forth the gospel in an intellegent and clear way to properly defend the faith. All of this is to be solidified and cultivated by prayer.
We are continuing our study of more differences the Protestants and Baptists beliefs. Today we are reviewing the distinction between the Old and New Covenant.
The Philippians were faithful to the gospel of which there is only one. Sadly, today the religious world has several so-called gospels which in reality are not gospels. Furthermore, when God begins a work of grace in an individual He will perform it until the day of Christ. Thankfully our salvation is secure in the Person and work of Christ.
Nothing is more delightful than prayer filled with joy in the faithfulness of individuals and congregations in their obedience to Christ and the gospel.
Today we are continuing the expansion of the podcasts published originally explaining some of the basic differences between Reformed and Baptist ideologies. The explanation of types, figures, ordinances, and sacraments are basically reviewed.
Too often the study of sanctification begins with either the new birth or faith and fails to give full glory to the Lord in showing that sanctification began before creation when chosen in Christ. However, sanctification is also found in Christ at conversion, but judicial sanctification is prior to experimental sanctification. Additionally, the only officers in the New Testament congregation is the bishop/elder/pastor and deacon.
Today we are beginning an expansion of the podcasts published originally explaining some of the basic differences between Reformed and Baptist ideologies.
Thankfully, Paul was not in prison alone and during his ministry he had companions that labored with him and were an encouragement to him. It is a great blessing that we do not have to travel through this sinful life alone, but we have other believers who encourage us along the way and, hopefully, we are a blessing to others as well.
Today is the conclusion of our study of some of the names of God from the Old Testament. In this podcast we will consider God as Jealous.
Philemon was instructed by Paul that he would be released from arrest and to prepare a lodging for him. Paul further instructed Philemon that his release from prison would be through the prayers of Philemon. How often do we as believers fail in praying because of our lack of faith. Truly did James exhort us that we have not because we ask not.
Obviously the saints will know their salvation fully because of the sufferings of Christ at the resurrection. However, we have an experimental knowledge of this power in regeneration due to it being the same power that raised Christ from the dead. Likewise, we have a spiritual understand of the sufferings of Christ when we suffer as Christians in this life.
In our continued study of some of the names of God from the Old Testament, today we will consider God as Jehovah-Tsidkenu—The Lord Our Righteousness.
Paul is willing to pay any loss to Philemon caused by Onesimus. However, it appears that Paul not only expected that Philemon would not only freely and kindly receive Onesimus but that he might go beyond and do "more than" by setting Onesimus free.
Onesimus running away was evil but like the brothers of Joseph God meant it for good. He returned to his master more than a servant; he was a beloved brother. Indeed, the ways of the Lord are mysterious but ultimately He works all things together for His honor and glory.
In our continued study of some of the names of God from the Old Testament, today we will consider God as Jehovah-Shammah—The Lord Is There.
Onesimus left as an unprofitable servant but returns as not only a profitable servant but moreso a brother in Christ. Before there was no spiritual fellowship between Philemon and Onesimus but now they are a blessing to each other. Onesimus was equally beneficial not only to Paul but to the kingdom of God in general. Each believer is to be beneficial in the kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ.
In our continued study of some of the names of God from the Old Testament, today we will consider God as Jehovah-Shalom—The Lord is Peace.
Regeneration is solely alone by the work of the Holy Spirit. Afterwards the Lord ordained ministers to preach the gospel to bring forth that life like a doctor brings forth a child at birth. Each has its place in the economy of God and Paul was used by God to bring forth Onesimus as his father in the ministry.
As an apostle Paul definitely had the authority to command Philemon to forgive and take back Onesimus but instead he appealed to him in light of Christian virtue and in connection with his age. Throughout the Scriptures Paul is seen as a tender, loving, and gracious minister of the gospel.
In our continued study of some of the names of God from the Old Testament, today we will consider God as Jehovah-Sabaoth—The Lord of Hosts
Modern Christian would do well to order their life around the example of Philemon. He not only encouraged and refreshed the saints but his life also refreshed and blessed Paul as he was chained to a Roman soldier under household arrest.
Paul's prayer life encourages us to have a set time for prayer and to pray for specific people and congregations. Paul commended Philemon for his love and faith for the Lord and the people of God. Philemon not only knew what he believed but he was able to explain it to others.
In our continued study of some of the names of God from the Old Testament, today we will consider God as Jehovah-Rapha—The Lord That Heals.
Paul in household arrest is blessed to convert a slave of Philemon. Paul also portrays himself as a slave (servant) of the Lord Jesus Christ. Equally, each child of grace is purchased by the blood of Christ and is a slave of the Lord and to each other.
Online services are not New Testament "church" services. Unless people assemble together for worship it is not a New Testament congregational worship. Yes, people can worship the Lord via online studies and sermons, but it is not New Testament "church" service. New Testament congregations met in homes as a rule. There were no separate buildings for congregational worship as we see today.
In our continued study of some of the names of God from the Old Testament, we will consider today God as Jehovah-Ra'ah—The Lord my Shepherd.
The "we" passages in the book of Acts give much information regarding the life of Luke in connection with the Apostle Paul. Luke, the author of the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts was not only "the beloved physician," but also a fellow-laborer of Paul's. The case of Demas is a lighthouse for anyone, but especially a minister, as a warning not to follow in his path.
Little is known of Justus (Jesus) but Epaphras was centeral to the saints at Colosse, Laodices, and Hierapolis. These congregations lay heavy on the heart of Epaphras in that he labored fervently in prayer for them to stand (abide) perfect and complete in all the will of God. Sadly, too many today are lacking in their understanding of the will of God.
In our continued study of some of the names of God from the Old Testament, we will now consider God as Jehovah-Nissi—The Lord My Banner.
Barnabas was a good and generous man that was used mightily in the kingdom of God and, yet some of the most faithful men sometimes err. May we all take heed how we stand lest we fall.
Thankfully, the apostle Paul did not have to travel or suffer in prison alone. He had companions to encourage him and to help him in spreading the gospel of God.
As we continue to study of some of the names of God from the Old Testament, today we will consider God as Jehovah-Mekoddishkem—The Lord Who Sanctifies You.
Thankfully while Paul was in jail waiting to appear before Nero, he was surrounded with fellow believers and laborers in the kingdom. It was a tremendous blessing that a servant (slave) was converted and recognized as faithful and a beloved brother to the great apostle Paul.
Tychicus was a minister used of the Lord much in the life of Paul. No higher compliment can be given to a minister than that given to Tychicus--a faithful minister. He was also used of the Lord to comfort the hearts of the saints at Colosse.
In continuing our study of some of the names of God from the Old Testament, we will consider today God as Jehovah-Jireh—The Lord Will Provide.
We should remember that each person that we meet is an encounter by the providence of the Lord and our liftstyle and conversation should we conducted with wisdom and a godliness.
Not only are we to pray continually but tragedy and trials in the lives of others should encorage us to have a spirit of prayer.
In continuing our study of some of the names of God from the Old Testament, we will consider today God as Jehovah-Gibbor— The Lord Mighty in Battle.
Theree are often unjustices in life regardless if one is a wife, husband, child, parent, servant, or master. All injustices (as well as just services) will be acknowledged and receive their proper evaluation at the judgment. The believer will receive his at the judgment seat of Christ and the unbeliever at the great white throne judgment. The important thing is that regardless of our place of service we must be faithful as the Lord would have us to live.
This subject is one of a most sensitive matter in the day in which we live; however, we cannot ignore the plain teaching of the Holy Scriptures of the Lord. I realize that the majority of society have been so indoctrinated that they are totally prejudiced concerning what the Bible says. Everyone is a servant or slave to something or someone.
This is a continuation of our study regarding some of the names of God from the Old Testament. Today we will consider God as Jehovah-El Elyon—The Most High God.
The purpose of the Lord's Supper is to show the Lord's death. Sadly, it is presented as a mystical experience whereby some special blessing or esoteric feeling from the Lord. The Lord's Supper is simply an ordinance showing the truth of the death of Christ which is salvation is totally by the Person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christ died to save those whom the Father gave Him. To teach anything else is not reflective of the Lord's Supper.
It is evident in society today that children as a whole have no respect for their parents. This appears to be another sign of the judgment of God on our nation today.
This is a continuation of our study regarding some of the names of God from the Old Testament. Today we will consider God as JEHOVAH.
While wives portray the authority in the home, it is the responsibility of the husbands to instill love. Equally, the husband is commanded not to be bitter or picky of the wife.
The authority and structure in society is foundational in the home. The idea of submission to authority is lost in our culture today and is evident by the chaos, confusion, disorder, and pandemonium that is overflowing in every circle.
Today we are continuing our study regarding some of the names of God from the Old Testament. Today we will consider God as El Olam, the Everlasting God.
We are to be filled with the Word of Christ (the Holy Scriptures) as we worship the Lord in singing so that we may not only honor and glorify Him but edify one another. This is not a suggestion; it is a Divine imperative. Our singing first and foremost is to the glory of God but also teaching and admonishing each other whether it be by a psalm, a hymn, or a spiritual song.
The Christian lifestyle is one of putting off old sinful practices and habits and replacing them with Christian virtues. This is the constant struggle of each child of grace as long as he lives in this world. This too is living by faith.
Today we are continuing our study concerning some of the names of God from the Old Testament. Today we will consider God as El Shaddai, God Almighty.
Those who live a life of sin shall received the wrath of God. Though Christians once lived in sins and deserved the wrath of God, thankfully we received mercy from the Lord. Equally, we are not to continue in sinful practices. If professing Christians practiced putting off sinful habits there would be no divisions in Christianity.
Mortification of sin is not removing the sin-nature. We will continue to have this sinful nature as long as we live in this sinful body. When sin appears we are not to dwell on it or allow the members of our body to engage in the practice of it.
Today we are continuing our study regarding some of the names of God from the Old Testament. Today we will consider God as Adonai.
This is the beginning of a study of some of the names of God from the Old Testament. By the help of the Lord it is our desire to not only honor God, but to stir up your pure mind and to provide some Divine consolations regarding Him.
Jesus Christ was not a phantom nor "cunningly devised fables"; He was an historical reality. Likewise, His second coming will be an historical fact. He is coming again. He is coming in glory. Equally, we will appear with Him in glory. This is history in prophecy.
This is a continuation of studying that part of the life of Abraham that is often overlooked or ignored regarding justification and faith. Today's study is to show that the "it" in Genesis 15:6 refers to the "seed" of Genesis 15:5 and not the faith of Abraham.
Life is a struggle. We live in this world of sin, sorrow, sickness, and labor to provide for the essentials of life. Nevertheless, we must not allow these things to rob us of the rich fellowship and communion of Christ. Paul exhorts us to set our affections on Christ rather than the things of the earth. After all, the life of the Christian is Christ.
This is a continuation of studying that part of the life of Abraham that is often overlooked or ignored regarding justification and faith. The general consensus today is that the faith of Abraham was imputed to him for the righteousness of God.
Jesus Christ did not make redemption possible; He redeemed His people-the elect of God. He finished the work and entered into heaven and is now seated at the right hand of God making intercession for the people of God. The believer is to set his affections on these things where Christ is seated and not to set his affections on the things of the earth.
Since we are judicially dead to sin and are complete in Christ, we are to strive to set our affections on things above where Christ is seated on the right hand of the Father.
This is a continuation of studying that part of the life of Abraham that is often overlooked or ignored regarding justification and faith.
Not only have the rules and regulations of the Old Testament laws under Israel been done away and were only shadows and types of the mystery of godliness of the New Testament, but also we are not to be enslaved to the regulations and statues of fellow believers. We are to serve the Lord with all fulness by devoting all our attention to the honor and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ.
An important part in the life of Abraham is often overlooked or ignored regarding justification and faith.
Christ Jesus did all that is needed for our justification and He redeemed His people so that all trespasses are forgiven and the handwriting of ordinances against us was blotted out. Everything the enemies of Christ threw at Him to hinder Him was in vain because the made triumphed over all principalities and powers.
Circumcision without hands is simply regeneration or the new birth. Baptism is a picture of salvation as performed in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. Baptism is a profession of the faith of the believer and that he was in the death of Christ and judicially identified in Him.
This podcast is an attempt to encourage the Baptist of our day to understand and know their rich heritage and that they are neither Catholic nor Protestant.
The Christian is complete in Christ and needs nothing else for his salvation. We are fully justified, faultless, blameless, unreproveable and all other essentials in Christ. We live in a world filled with psychology and therapists striving to sort out why people are empty, void of purpose, and looking for satisfaction in life. The truth is one is only complete in Christ. If a person is not complete in Christ he will never find fulfillment in anyone else or in anything.
More on all the fullness dwelling bodily in the Lord Jesus Christ. It is important to know, as Lightfoot said, "It is not 'in a body' for Deity cannot be so confined. It is not 'in the form of a body' for this might suggest the unreality of Christ's human body, but 'bodily,' i. e., bodily-wise, or with a bodily manifestation."
Today we conclude our study concerning the doctrine of perseverance. We shall see that the elect are preserved by triune power of the Trinity.
The philosophies of the world are in opposition to the truth of the Holy Scriptures. While the creation clearly declares the divinity of God, the deity of God is manifested bodily in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Today we continue our study concerning the doctrine of perseverance. We shall review Colossians 1-11- Job 17-9- and Philippians 1-6.
Second part to the fact that we live in a world of ideas and philosophies that often sound appealing and logical to the natural mind. Today there are brilliant people who use philosophical speech and interject words of imagination that sound plausible and appeal to rational thinking but in reality the Scriptures do not explicitly say such. Though it sounds too simplistic, the truth of the matter is all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are found in Christ.
We live in a world of ideas and philosophies that often sound appealing and logical to the natural mind. Today there are brilliant people who use philosophical speech and interject words of imagination that sound plausible and appeal to rational thinking but in reality the Scriptures do not explicitly say such. Though it sounds too simplistic, the truth of the matter is all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are found in Christ.
Excellent knowledge is essential in spiritual growth in the life of a believer. Though we cannot fully comprehend the mystery of the Godhead, it is needful that we understand some things about it. Also, we must know that all the treasures of the wisdom and knowledge are hid in Christ.
Christ and the New Testament did not quote from the Septuagint. God would have use to search out, study, and understand the truth of the Scriptures- for example, we should be able to understand the definition of the hypostatic union of Christ.
Today we begin studying the doctrine of perseverance. Too often this is set in opposition to preservation when in reality both are the two sides of the same coin.
Paul exhorted the congregation at Colosse to be knit together and unified in the Spirit.
Paul exhorted the congregation at Colosse to be knit together and unified in the Spirit.
Today we conclude studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives on earth and his final and complete sanctification in glory.
Paul had a passionate desire for all saints to be established in the faith and be likeminded in the love of God- even to those he had never seen.
The hidden mystery spoken of in Colossians and Ephesians was that the Gentiles would be brought into the kingdom and on the same level with the Jews. Paul warned every man and this is the centrality of the gospel. Likewise, he labored and strived to present the believer as a chaste virgin unto the Lord.
Today we continue studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives on earth and his final and complete sanctification in glory.
Sufferings and afflictions do not only affect the individual but extend out to the congregation. The effects of Paul's sufferings were not limited to him but they were beneficial to the congregation. Likewise, the sufferings of each member affect the congregation. We not on rejoice together but we suffer together as well.
Today we continue studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives on earth. Today's podcast concludes with the topics of repentance and conversion but focusing on conversion.
Only those who are grounded and settled in the faith and not moved away from the hope of the gospel are reconciled by Christ and are holy, unblameable, and unreprovable in the sight of God. It is such faithful believers that are often persecuted for righteousness' sake and are blessed to commune with Christ.
What a wondrous blessing that Christ in the body of His flesh reconciled His people to God and we stand holy, unblameable, and unreproveable in His sight. This promise is to those who continue in the faith. The -if- is not an if of a hypothetical condition but one of certainty.
Today we continue studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives on earth. Today's podcast continues with the topics of repentance and conversion but focusing on conversion.
Judicially the elect are in harmony with and at peace with God through the precious blood of Christ. Prior to our regeneration we were enemies of God in our mind by wicked works.
Christ has the preeminence over all things. Just as the Lord set the bounds of the people according to the numbers of the children of Israel, Christ has the preeminence over all things to the ekklesia of God.
Today we continue studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives on earth. Today's podcast continues with the topics of repentance and conversion.
Knowing that all things were created by Christ and for Christ is a blessing. This teaches us that the rules of the world are not in charge- Christ is in charge. Just as Babylon, Greece, Media, Persia, and all of those empires were setting the stage for the first coming of Christ, so likewise are the nations today, under the Providence of God, setting the stage for His second coming.
God is invisible- therefore, if you desire to see Him you must behold Him in His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Today we continue studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives on earth. Today's podcast continues with the topics of repentance and conversion.
Today we continue studying the Person and work of Christ in connection to salvation. We are discussing the incarnation and the hypostatic union of Christ.
Today we continue studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives on earth. Today's podcast deals with the topics of repentance and conversion.
Words fail to express the deep appreciation of being translated out of the power of darkness and into the kingdom of God's dear Son. The forgiveness of sins and the redemption is by the precious blood of Christ.
Remembering that the resurrection of Christ is proof that our sins are forgiven is a glorious reality. May the Lord bless us to reflect on this glorious truth daily in anticipation of the resurrection of the just.
Today we continue studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives on earth. Today's podcast deals with the topic of a child of grace being an overcomer as seen in the books of I John and Revelation.
Our prayers should continually be filled with thanksgiving for God making us meet or fit to be partakers of the saints in light, as well as, delivering us from the power or authority of darkness.
The Christian's walk -lifestyle- is not only to be in harmony with that of a believer, but it is to be worthy of Christ. Jesus always did that which please His Heavenly Father and we are to live in such a way that always pleases Christ.
Paul's prayers were not merely general prayers without substance- he prayed for specifics. His prayers were for the saints to be filled with the knowledge of the will of God and other spiritual blessings.
The Scriptures clearly testify to the fact that the gospel is effectual- it is either a savor of life unto life or death unto death. When the truth of the gospel is preached and believed it brings forth fruit.
Today we continue studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives on earth. Today's podcast continues the discussion of the inwards holiness of the heart and spirit together with the superiority of the New Covenant.
Paul was thankful for the Colossians for their life of faith, love to all the saints, and the hope laid up for them in heaven. The gospel is effectual by the work of God in the life of the regenerate.
Many people miss an important part of sanctification by omitting or failing to understand that it began in eternity when God set apart the elect for salvation. Furthermore, they are sanctified in the finished work of Christ and manifest as life of sanctification after their regeneration by living a life of an overcomer. Paul was thankful for the Christian life reflected in the life of the Colossians.
The historical setting in the life of Paul included being raised in a city of academia. Additionally, the will of God was displayed in the apostleship of Paul began in eternity and manifested in his very life and calling. The enlisting of Timothy to labor with Paul displayed that Paul considered himself separated to the gospel and not elevated to a superior office or position.
It has been stated that the book of Colossians presents the doctrine of the Person of Christ with greater precision and fullness than in any other of the epistles of Paul. It seems that two elements are addressed at Colosse- -1- the heresy of the Essenes- and, -2- the Gnostic heresy. The providential workings of God in the heritage and life of Paul greatly displays the power and majesty of God.
Today we continue studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives on earth. Today's podcast discusses somewhat the inwards holiness of the heart and spirit.
While the believer has knowledge that the world does not know, the epistle closes with the injunction to avoid idolatry.
As the entire epistle of I John emphasizes knowledge, the epistle closes by reminding the believer of the things that he knows.
It is essential to know that the sin unto death issue is connected with a believer and a brother in Christ. Since it is not about an unbeliever or someone consigned to the lake of fire, the death is physical or by application, broken fellowship with God.
It is essential to know that the sin unto death issue is connected with a believer and a brother in Christ. Since the natural man does not understand spiritual things, the any man must be a believer because an unbeliever cannot discern if a sin is unto death or not.
Today we continue studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives on earth. Today's podcast discusses the individual growth of the Christian and that the life of sanctification was included in the salvation ordained before the creation of the world.
God desires that His sheep have confidence in prayer as they ask according to the will of God. Prayer does not have to be a shot in the dark wondering if one has hit the mark or not.
Contrary to modern opinion, John wrote I John, as well as his gospel, to believers to encourage them to continue in the faith and that they might know that they have eternal life, which is knowing the true God and Jesus Christ Whom the Father sent to die for the elect.
Contrary to modern opinion, John wrote I John, as well as his gospel, to believers and not for the purpose of getting unregenerate people to believe.
Eternal life is knowing the true God and His Son, Jesus Christ. Each child of grace is sealed with the witness of the Holy Spirit whereby he knows that Jesus is the Son of God.
Today we continue studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives on earth. Today's podcast involves additional comments on progressive sanctification in preparation for the Christian's growth in grace.
The doctrine of the Trinity is a testimony or witness to each regenerated child of grace that he has eternal life but also that Jesus is the Son of God. He who denies this declares that God is a liar.
The three Persons of the Trinity bear record to the truth that Jesus is the Son of God.
The Holy Scriptures abundantly teach that the Father, the Word, and the Spirit are all equally God and that these three are one. The Trinity is a divine mystery and is to be believed than explained. I believe Elder Cecil Sandifer wisely summed it as follows- -It seems to be an exercise in futility, since everyone who tries it is more confused after the attempted explanation. Our best course of action is to simply realize that it is true though it is beyond our ability to understand.-
For 1500 years the Christian community did not question the validity of I John 5-7 and for over 1800 years it was not left out of any translation. Afterwards, there was a cloud of witnesses among scholars and theologians that continued to support the truth that this passage is the inspired Word of God. The Scottish minister, Robert Traill, said of I John 5-7, -A place of scripture, that the devil's diligence hath not been small to weaken, and to beat out of the Bible, though in vain.-
Today we continue studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives on earth. Today's podcast involves studying chastisement unto sanctification.
The three witness on the earth -the water, the blood, and the Holy Spirit- testify to the coming of Christ. It is generally believed that the water and the blood identify to His baptism and His redemptive work. These three witnesses correspond to the three witnesses in heaven -the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost-.
The truth of the eternal Sonship of Christ is essential to the gospel. Not only did John the Baptist, the Father, the Holy Spirit, but also Jesus testified to His Sonship.
The Scriptures plainly teach that those born of God overcome the world and equally believe that Jesus is the Son of God. The believer does not overcome by his own strength or wisdom but it is because of the faith that is created in him in the new birth. True faith is living and not dead.
The regenerated child of grace loves the commandments of the Lord. The Old Testament as well as the New Testament make it abundantly clear that those who love the Lord equally loves the commandments of the Lord.
Today we continue studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives on earth. Today's podcast discusses somewhat Romans chapter six and II Thessalonians 2-13-14.
Christ at the right hand of God is evident that He finished the work of redemption, and this one of the reasons of the Lord's Supper.
Today we will continue studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives here on earth. We will briefly discuss perfectionism and progressive sanctification in this lesson.
The born again child of grace not only loves God and His children, but he also loves the commandments of God.
The born again child of grace not only loves God but he also loves the children of God- it is not either or, it is both.
Because of the imputed righteousness of Christ and the love of God the saints are perfected -mature- so that they are not in torment. Furthermore, they know that they love God because they love His children.
In this world of uncertainty, trials, afflictions of various kinds, and a society of turmoil and unrest, our Lord encourages us many times not to fear.
Today we will continue studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives here on earth. We will continue looking at the new birth in this lesson.
Today we will begin study the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives here on earth. We will begin looking at the new birth in this lesson.
Today we will conclude our study of judicial sanctification in the redemptive work of Christ.
The fear of God contains a wide variety of fears to be considered. May God us a season whereby the fear of God would be more than what it is today, and yet, there times when the Christian are encourage not to fear.
There is a day of judgment when all will give account unto the Lord. Though many do not have a fear of the Lord now there will be a day when godly fear will be known.
Today we will continue our study of judicial sanctification in the redemptive work of Christ by concluding a lengthy quote by Arthur W. Pink that began in our previous podcast.
The judgment of God is real and if we really believed this as we ought our lives would be different. The judgment will not only consider evil things done but every thought, word, or deed done whether good or bad.
The love of God to us and in us is not only a delight to the child of grace, but the Lord delights in His people as monuments of His grace.
As we continue our study of the doctrine sanctification, we will begin considering today judicial sanctification in the redemptive work of Christ.
Knowledge of dwelling in God and God dwelling in us is equally by the knowledge of our confession and not by some esoteric mystical sensation.
We know that God dwells in His children by the Spirit by knowledge and not by some mystical feeling. It is by knowing that we are keeping the commandments of God, confessing that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, and by our loving with the love that is of God. Eternal life is more than duration- it is manner of life through knowledge.
We are continuing our study of the doctrine sanctification and that it began in eternity before the foundation of the world.
We know that we are partakers of the divine nature as we dwell -live- in God and His Word.
God is a spirit and cannot be seen by man. He is made known to us in the Person and work of Christ. Though we cannot see God, we know that we love Him by our love to His people who we can see.
God loved us in eternity, when we were ungodly, while we were unlovely, and continues to love us as sinners. We are to love one another accordingly.
The proof of the love of God is found in Him sending His Son into the world for the salvation of His people. This salvation is not merely the new birth in this life and a future home with Him in glory, but it includes -living- now.
We are continuing our study of the doctrine sanctification in this podcast. Today we are showing that sanctification originated before the foundation of the world.
This is not addressing unbelievers or those of the world. Yes. Unbelievers, too, ought to be loving and kind to one another, but the world is described as -hateful, and hating one another,- Titus 3-3. In fact, this is describing our former condition prior to being regenerated and brought to conversion by the power and grace of God.
We are of God- this is not a desire or wish but a positive truth. We are not like the world and we do not agree with the philosophy of the world.
The reason unbelievers follow the things of the world is simply because they are of the world and the prince of the world.
The children of God overcome the world not because they are greater than he that is in the world. They overcome because the One that in them -the Holy Spirit- is greater than Satan.
Part 2- The children of God overcome the world because of the effectual power of the Holy Spirit that dwells in them.
Part 1- The children of God overcome the world because of the effectual power of the Holy Spirit that dwells in them.
Part 9- The person in the pew is to know the Scriptures and evaluate the ministry as to whether he is true or false.
Part 8- The person in the pew is to know the Scriptures and evaluate the ministry as to whether he is true or false.
We are concluding the study of faith as an act regarding the doctrine of justification in this podcast.
Part 7- The person in the pew is to know the Scriptures and evaluate the ministry as to whether he is true or false.
Part 6- The person in the pew is to know the Scriptures and evaluate the ministry as to whether he is true or false.
Part 5- The person in the pew is to know the Scriptures and evaluate the ministry as to whether he is true or false.
Part 4- The person in the pew is to know the Scriptures and evaluate the ministry as to whether he is true or false.
In this podcast we are continuing the study of faith as an act regarding the doctrine of justification.
The person in the pew is to know the Scriptures and evaluate the ministry as to whether he is true or false.
The person in the pew is to know the Scriptures and evaluate the ministry as to whether he is true or false.
Too often people think that the pastor or minister is to do all the discernment as to what it true and what is false, but this is not the case. In fact, such -pastor-minister-teacher-etc.- are to be evaluated by the saints by the Scriptures to know the difference between truth and error.
Biblical praying or scriptural prayer is asking those things that are agreeable to the will of God as we keep the commandments of God and do those things he requires of us.
In this podcast we are beginning the study of faith as an act regarding the doctrine of justification.
Confidence in prayer is encouraged throughout the Scriptures and God gives many reasons for us to approach Him in prayer.
Biblical love is action and not talk. Too many people talk about Christian love but never prove it by their action.
If we are not willing to lay down our life for a fellow believer we cannot truly say that we love God and if we have the goods of this world and do not share with fellow believers we do not love the brethren or God.
In this podcast we are concluding the study of faith as a principle regarding the doctrine of justification.
True assurance of salvation is not found within- it is proven by our love for the brethren.
Christians should not marvel at the fact that the world hates them. The Scriptures make it abundantly clear that all that live godly will suffer persecution. Even our Lord said that He did not come to bring peace but a sword and even the closest of family members would hate their Christian family members.
In this podcast we are enlarging the study of faith as a principle regarding the doctrine of justification.
Christian love is not like that of Cain's. Cain killed his brother because his works were evil.
He who is born of God does not habitually practice sin because the divine nature that is given him in regeneration is greater than he that is in the world.
In this podcast we are continuing the study of the role of faith regarding the doctrine of justification.
The knowledge that we shall be like the Lord Jesus Christ is astounding. The Christian shall see Him as he is and this hope or expectation causes us to purify ourselves as He is pure. Holy living is no option for a born again child of grace.
One of the most incomprehensible thing is to be designated as a son of God. This is only because of the infinite love of God. May we conduct ourselves so that we not bring shame on the family name.
The manner of this love of God is eternal, unconditional, merciful, gracious, longsuffering, unchangeable, sacrificial, rich, never ending, and many other glorious ways.
Behold the love of God given to His sheep- This mean to sit up, take notice, and give great attention to the subject at hand. We are to behold the Man Christ Jesus, the King of the Jews, the Immanuel of a virgin, and all of the beauty and graces of the Lord Jesus Christ. This is not an option- this is commanded by God.
In this podcast we begin studying the role of faith regarding the doctrine of justification.
While our salvation is secure in the redemptive work of Christ, we are to give account of our stewardship before the Lord at His coming. Therefore, we are to live and abide in Christ so that we will have confidence before Him at His return to the earth.
Not only are we to live so that we will have confidence at the coming of the Lord but that we are not ashamed before Him at that time. Equally, those who are born again live righteously.
The law of faith and the law of works are two opposing primciples designated the two economies--that of the Old Testament vs that of the New Testament. Likewise, spirit, grace, faith, Christ, seed, covenant, free woman, Sarah, and cross are descriptive maxims of the New Testament economy vs that of the Old Testaments.
Though the Galatians, without question, had the true gospel preached to them, they were bewitched or led to believe a false gospel by the misrepresentation of the Judaizers. While Paul called them foolish, he later called them brothers. Therefore, his addressing them as -foolish Galatians- was not a harsh condemnation but a loving rebuke as a gentle father.
Today we continue studying the doctrine of adoption unto salvation. This podcast continues to show more information that adoption does not originate at faith and that it is an eternal and immanent act of God before the foundation of the world. It also concludes with the lengthy quote from an article on the subject by Elder J. D. Shain.
Too often people seek for spiritual benefits and blessings for participating in the Lord's Supper. While often there are blessings when one partakes of the Lord's Supper, this is not the purpose of it. The purpose of the Lord's Supper is for the congregation to show -proclaim- the Lord's death until He comes.
Living or walking by faith is simply walking according to the truth of the Scriptures. It is not trying to create things nor is it working up our emotions and convincing ourselves of obtaining something.
More on walking or living by faith from morning worship. The principle of faith is opposite from the principle of law or works. Faith is that word of grace given in regeneration causing the child of God to desire to live according to the Scriptures and not according to sinful self.
Today we continue studying the doctrine of adoption unto salvation. This podcast continues to show more information that adoption does not originate at faith and that it is an eternal and immanent act of God before the foundation of the world.
We are dead to the law judicially in that the law has nothing to do with our justification. While the believer is legally dead to the law regarding justification, he delights to obey the law because it is written in his heart in regeneration. He does not delight to obey the law for benefits from God, but he does love to obey the law becaue he loves the Lawgiver. To the unbeliever the law is a terror- nevertheless, the law is just, holy, and good.
Too often the idea of justification by faith is presented to indicate that faith is the cause of justification. Faith does not create justification- faith received justification. Equally, faith is the same as being justified by blood, by grace, and by Christ. In other words, faith is used as the law or principle of faith for the Person and work of Christ.
We must ever remember that our justification is found in the righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ. Too often people will think a person is more spiritual and accepted by the Lord because of their prayer life, Bible reading, what they eat or drink -or don't eat or drink-, or other works. A person is accepted only in the Person and work of Christ. Add anything to this is nothing more than what the Judaizers did with circumcision.
The gospel was so important to Paul that he would not allow a man as important as Peter to go unchallenged when he was wrong. It wasn't a matter of Paul -proving- himself right and Peter wrong- it was a simply a matter of what was right. Paul was set for the defense of the gospel. If a great man like Peter could compromise the gospel, we should take heed how we stand lest we fall.
Today we continue studying the doctrine of adoption unto salvation. This podcast continues to show that adoption does not originate at faith and that it is an eternal and immanent act of God before the foundation of the world.
Paul did not allow a false gospel to go unchallenged so that the saints of God will not be lead astray. Also, preachers who think themselves to be -somewhats- do not realize that they are not what's important. The gospel is what is important- not the preacher. There is only one gospel and it is the same for the circumcision as the uncircumcision.
False brethren are in reality enemies of the gospel, false teachers, and wolves in sheep's clothing. They smuggle their false doctrines covertly under false labels. Often they published novel ideas that are new and unorthodox causing division among the people of God. Proverbs makes it clear that God hates those who show discord among the brethren.
The study for today is concerning the doctrine of adoption unto salvation. In this podcast we see that many theologians are at odds with the Scriptures as to the origin of adoption.
The study for today continues with the doctrine of election unto salvation. In this podcast we are simply seeking to answer the charge that believing the doctrine of election will cause one to live a life of sinfulness.
The study for today continues studying the doctrine of election unto salvation. In this podcast we find that it is the elect of God that are preserved and kept by faith not only in this life but they shall be ushered into the presence of the Lord in the world to come.
True ministers seek to please Christ and not men. Also, Paul clearly affirms that his natural birth, regeneration, and apostleship was by the sovereign hand of God and at the appointed time.
There is only one gospel. When anything is added to the gospel or if anything is removed from the gospel it is no longer the gospel- it is a perversion. Salvation is clearly by grace apart from works. Salvation is by the penal substitutionary death of Christ alone. Repentance, faith, belief, or anything else is not included for salvation- these come to the child of grace after regeneration because such is saved by the Person and work of Christ.
The are not many ways to God. There is only one gospel and it must be preached at all cost.
The idea that Christ died and paid the sin debt but He then takes a hands-off approach in the life of His sheep is foreign to the Scriptures. He not only delivered us from the damning power of sin, but He also delivered us from the ruling power of sin.
The study for today continues to show that election was not merely by the sovereign mercy and grace of God, but that it was purposed by Him in eternity and not based on any good in the creature. It was according to the will of God to the praise of His glory and honor.
Christ did not only die for sins, but He died for our sins. He died in the place of the elect for their sins.
The study for today is beginning to show that salvation is founded on the sovereign election of God and that it was not based on any action of man as foreseen by God in eternity. If man must do anything for his sins to be remitted then salvation is by works and not by grace.
Paul's regeneration and conversion is typical of all Christians- undesired and unexpected- immediate and effectual- and personal. Paul's conversion is one of the strongest arguments for proof that Christianity is of God. Why should a person of Paul's standing leave his station for one of rejection, persecution, and ridicule-
Salvation is not left to the weakness of sinful man. God manifested His sovereignty in creation and He continues to manifest His sovereignty in providence. Equally, salvation is accomplished according to the sovereign grace of God.
Salvation was not an afterthought with God as a result of the fall of man. A brief study of some of the basic attributes of God proves this. The salvation of man was in the mind and purpose of God from all eternity.
The study for today establishes the standard by which we not only define and describe the doctrine of salvation and its related subjects, but it is the foundation on which all our podcasts are constructed. This seeks to avoid the confusion caused by the plurality of so-called translations propagated in modern times. It is essential that we know the will of God given by Him in the Holy Scriptures.
The study for today is the first of a series concerning the doctrine of salvation. Obviously, this subject is an umbrella covering many other doctrines taught in the Scriptures. The lesson today introduces the need for such a subject because of the general misconceptions believed by many.
The study today concludes the topic of -The Christian and Civil Government.- It provides some instructions regarding the individual responsibility of every individual toward God. Though the conscience of man is not to be forced by others in worshiping God, each person is responsible to bow to God and render obedience to Him as demanded by the Holy Scriptures.
The study today provides some general suggestions regarding individual responsibility toward civil government. Obviously, no society or government will rise any higher than the people and the values and goals established by them.
The study today gives insights concerning the overall status and confusion of many denominations and congregations regarding the importance of this subject. It is feared that not only all branches of so-called Christian religion, but the Baptists as a whole are totally unaware of the importance of the place of the Christian and his association with civil government.
The study today gives insights to the struggles and inconsistencies of the Baptist particularly in the New England states after securing religious freedom in the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America. It further outlines why many today are quick to give up their freedom to the government because of taxation advantages.
Two of the trilogy of evil--the beast and false prophet--are cast alive into the lake of fire.
The study today gives an overview of the podcast concerning the history of the struggles for religious freedom in the United States of America and demonstrates some of the inconsistencies of the Baptists during the same era.
The because of the redemptive work of Christ the believer has peace with God as he lives in a sinful world.
The study today continues with the history of the struggles for religious freedom in the United States of America and John Leland's work after he returned to Massachusetts from Virginia.
The study today continues with the history of the struggles for religious freedom in the United States of America as took place in Virginia. This podcast contains the letter sent to President George Washington from the Baptist General Committee as prepared by John Leland and the President's reply to it.
The study today continues with the history of the struggles for religious freedom in the United States of America as took place in Virginia. It gives more insights regarding the times of John Leland and his influence in getting James Madison elected to the House of Representatives and the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution.
The study today continues with the history of the struggles for religious freedom in the United States of America as took place in Virginia. It gives more insights regarding the times of John Leland and his influence in getting James Madison elected as a delegate of Virginia and religious freedom included in the ratification of the Constitution.
The study today continues with the history of the struggles for religious freedom in the United States of America as took place in Virginia. It gives more insights regarding the times of John Leland and the pivotal role of Patrick Henry in ratification of the Constitution.
The study today continues with the history of the struggles for religious freedom in the United States of America as took place in Virginia. It gives more insights regarding the times of John Leland and the persecutions in this colony prior to religious freedom.
The study today continues with the history of the struggles for religious freedom in the United States of America as took place in Virginia. It gives more insights of the persecutions in this colony during the life of John Leland.
It it were not for the predestination of God, all mankind would be finally cast into the lake of fire to endure eternal judgment.
The study today continues with the history of the struggles for religious freedom in the United States of America and sets the stage showing somewhat the lack of religious freedom in Virginia and the influence of John Leland in securing the freedom of worship in our nation. While government does not have the right to govern the conscience of man, man must ever know that he is responsible to be obedient to the law of God.
John was told to measure the temple. We are not certain what this temple is, but it appears to be related somehow to the Jews. Equally, we are not told if the measuring was for destruction or for protection.
The expression -that there should be time no longer- does not mean that time ceases. If so, why speak of the days of the seventh angel in the following verse and that John would be -prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings-- This phrase is telling us that we are coming to the end of the age just prior to the coming of Christ.
The study today continues with the history of the struggles for religious freedom in the United States of America and introduces John Leland and his valuable influence in securing the freedom of worship in our nation.
The popular idea of the phrase -time shall be no more- or -there should be time no longer- is not what is commonly taught. There will be succession of moments in eternity. The God of creation upholds all things by His power and Christ will return at the appointed hour.
Plagues, famine, and even the presence of death will not cause men to repent. Fallen man rather worship his idols and images than the true and living God that made him. Their idols are nothing and in worshiping them they are in reality worshiping devils.
The second woe, the sixth trumpet, is different from the fifth trumpet that afflicts pain. Death is meted out on a third part of the earth dwellers in the sixth trumpet. As with all of history, this cannot happen until the four angels are loosed from the Euphrates River and they are not released until the appointed time as designated by the sovereign God of the universe. God, not man, is governing history.
This first woe brings us closer to the time of the coming of the Lord. Unlike the previous trumpets that did not directly affect man, this causes torment on the wicked . However, the people of God are protected from this plague.
The study today continues with the history of the struggles for religious freedom in the United States of America and concludes our review of the life and influence of Isaac Backus in securing this freedom for our nation.